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OUR DONATIONS to the Texas State Railroad

From time to time, the Texas State Railroad Society has made donations to the Texas State Railroad, and also
facilitated a donation to the TSR made in the memory of someone. None of the donations were financial.
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Memorial Gifts to the Railroad
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                                                                     To the Memory of Harry Abbott, (1943-2013) of Baton Rouge, LA:
 

                                                                     An assortment of wrenches (1", plus) open-ended and combination,

                                                                     for use in locomotive repairs, etc., at the TSR Shops in Rusk, TX.
 

                                                                     Harry, a LASTA fireman, was keenly interested in anything

                                                                     mechanical, particularly steam-driven.

                                                                     As a guest at  a "railroad wedding" in September, 2010, Harry had 

                                                                     thoroughly enjoyed a tour of the facilities in Rusk, especially the

                                                                     surprise cab ride on TSR 201, now TP 316.

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Donations Made by the Texas State Railroad Society
 
Particularly during the period from 2013 to 2014, a number of donations were made with the riders and employees of the TSR in mind.
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  • Calendars were given to car attendants to distribute to disappointed riders who endured excessive delays.
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  • Calendars were given to management to be used as goodwill gifts to cab riders and employees as a token of the Railroad's appreciation.
     
  • TSR pins (old design) were provided to conductors for acts of goodwill to riders, and to employees for their uniforms.
     
  • Uniforms for employees:
                        Denim shirts for the operating crew (two each)
                        T-shirts for office workers
                        Caps for shop workers
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  • Floral arrangements to enhance the Vietnam Wall Exhibit
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